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Hurricane Season is upon us, what does your supply list look like?
Posted on 6/28/14 at 11:09 am
Posted on 6/28/14 at 11:09 am
With Hurricanes likely to start popping up now, I'm trying to see if I have a good list of stuff I should have for riding out a storm.
I live north of I12 in Mandeville, no trees taller than 15ft in the subdivision right now so I'm not worried about that.
-I have 8 cases of water (the wife and I drink a lot of water bottles anyway, always trying to refill them to recycle a bit)
-All 4 of my 5 gallon gas cans filled with Stabil
-Enough canned/freeze dried food to last me through 5 Katrinas
-Plenty of batteries of different sizes
-Plenty of flashlights
-Crank lantern and radio
-Spare propane tank for the grill
-Firepower for looters if needed
Only thing I don't have is a generator, but if power if out for long enough, my parents have a Generac system at their house about 7 miles away.
List what you guys make sure you have during Hurricane season
I live north of I12 in Mandeville, no trees taller than 15ft in the subdivision right now so I'm not worried about that.
-I have 8 cases of water (the wife and I drink a lot of water bottles anyway, always trying to refill them to recycle a bit)
-All 4 of my 5 gallon gas cans filled with Stabil
-Enough canned/freeze dried food to last me through 5 Katrinas
-Plenty of batteries of different sizes
-Plenty of flashlights
-Crank lantern and radio
-Spare propane tank for the grill
-Firepower for looters if needed
Only thing I don't have is a generator, but if power if out for long enough, my parents have a Generac system at their house about 7 miles away.
List what you guys make sure you have during Hurricane season
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Posted on 6/28/14 at 11:10 am to TigerTatorTots
Need to stock some backup bourbon
Thanks for the reminder
Thanks for the reminder
Posted on 6/28/14 at 11:13 am to jimbeam
quote:
Need to stock some backup bourbon Thanks for the reminder
Posted on 6/28/14 at 11:18 am to jimbeam
I should have added 'enough liquor to last me 10 years'
Posted on 6/28/14 at 11:33 am to TigerTatorTots
Hmmmmm.....
About 5 cases of water
Need to fill up all my fuel cans. I have about 20 gallons of storage for gas, about 15 for diesel.
A metric shite-ton of canned goods, a lot of canned vegetables and Ravioli type stuff but also canned chicken and beef.
Several cases of MREs but that's only going to get eaten as a last resort. You don't want to exist on MREs for more than a couple days if you can help it.
Lots of rechargeable batteries
Gotta check my generator, don't want to lose what's in the freezer and refrigerators if I can help it.
3 - 20 pound propane tanks
Firepower - check
Plenty of hand, electric and air powered tools.
Tractor and chain saw
I just hope the shed doesn't get blown away or toppled onto my stuff.
LC
About 5 cases of water
Need to fill up all my fuel cans. I have about 20 gallons of storage for gas, about 15 for diesel.
A metric shite-ton of canned goods, a lot of canned vegetables and Ravioli type stuff but also canned chicken and beef.
Several cases of MREs but that's only going to get eaten as a last resort. You don't want to exist on MREs for more than a couple days if you can help it.
Lots of rechargeable batteries
Gotta check my generator, don't want to lose what's in the freezer and refrigerators if I can help it.
3 - 20 pound propane tanks
Firepower - check
Plenty of hand, electric and air powered tools.
Tractor and chain saw
I just hope the shed doesn't get blown away or toppled onto my stuff.
LC
Posted on 6/28/14 at 11:41 am to LongueCarabine
quote:FWIW, after Katrina, I ate MREs for meals for about 3 weeks by choice and love it
Several cases of MREs but that's only going to get eaten as a last resort. You don't want to exist on MREs for more than a couple days if you can help it.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 11:47 am to TigerTatorTots
quote:
FWIW, after Katrina, I ate MREs for meals for about 3 weeks by choice and love it
I was stuck in Bogalusa when Katrina hit. I snagged probably 10 or so cases after the storm came through. I ate a few MREs during that time, and never had a problem.
All I know is what I have read, that some people on a steady diet of MREs will eventually get plugged up.
I guess it's just luck of the draw.
LC
Posted on 6/28/14 at 11:50 am to LongueCarabine
Yea that is true...that is why they have the diuretic chewing gum in every package
Posted on 6/28/14 at 11:59 am to TigerTatorTots
MREs are about 2000 calories a package so keep them away from the lady.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 11:59 am to Purple Spoon
Not all the civilian ones I thought
Posted on 6/28/14 at 12:16 pm to TigerTatorTots
I've got some leftovers Carretas and 3 Mexican Cokes. Don't get much more prepared than that
Eta:
-Get some 1 gallon jugs of water. They are much, much cheaper than bottled water.
-Get a small Stihl saw. A 16-18" bar is perfect. With that you're gonna need bar oil and mix. You face the possibility of being stuck in your neighborhood.
-Get one or two of those $100 AC units at Home Depot
-I'm not writing out how to, but make a muffler for the generator. shite gets aggravating after a few days
-Figure out something for you to do during the day. If you aren't working, it gets boring as hell(I wouldn't know)
Eta #2: 4 5 gallon jugs of fuel will last you maybe 3 days of continuous running
Eta:
-Get some 1 gallon jugs of water. They are much, much cheaper than bottled water.
-Get a small Stihl saw. A 16-18" bar is perfect. With that you're gonna need bar oil and mix. You face the possibility of being stuck in your neighborhood.
-Get one or two of those $100 AC units at Home Depot
-I'm not writing out how to, but make a muffler for the generator. shite gets aggravating after a few days
-Figure out something for you to do during the day. If you aren't working, it gets boring as hell(I wouldn't know)
Eta #2: 4 5 gallon jugs of fuel will last you maybe 3 days of continuous running
This post was edited on 6/28/14 at 12:27 pm
Posted on 6/28/14 at 12:25 pm to TigerTatorTots
bourbon, beer, propane.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 2:17 pm to Hammertime
quote:You missed where I said I don't have a generator....don't plan on getting one. If things are bad enough, I'll be going to my parents house after a couple days of no AC. They have a full house Generac
Eta #2: 4 5 gallon jugs of fuel will last you maybe 3 days of continuous running
Posted on 6/28/14 at 2:57 pm to TigerTatorTots
Cash is a good thing to have plenty of.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 3:08 pm to TigerTatorTots
6 bottles of JD, 10 cases natty light, batteries for flashlights that will be broken by my kids before a storm hits, and a backpack water filter for drinking out my neighbors pool.
also 3 cans of Off
also 3 cans of Off
Posted on 6/28/14 at 5:31 pm to mack the knife
1 - Maker's Mark
1 - Full Moon Blueberry Flavored Moonshine
1 - Ole Smoky Apple Flavored Moonshine
1 - Bacardi
1 - Margaritaville Tequila
1 - Jack Daniels Honey
1 - Case (Bud Light)
1 - Case (Sprite)
1 - 2 Liter of Tonic
1 - 2 Liter of Ginger Ale
1 - Bottle of Margaritaville Margarita Mix
1 - Bottle of Moscato (for the lady)
1 - Malibu (for the lady)
1 - Kinky Blueberry (for the lady)
1 - Kinky Red (for the lady)
1 - Taaka King Cake Flavored vodka
1 - Buffalo Trace Mash
Should I be okay for more than 3-5 days?
1 - Full Moon Blueberry Flavored Moonshine
1 - Ole Smoky Apple Flavored Moonshine
1 - Bacardi
1 - Margaritaville Tequila
1 - Jack Daniels Honey
1 - Case (Bud Light)
1 - Case (Sprite)
1 - 2 Liter of Tonic
1 - 2 Liter of Ginger Ale
1 - Bottle of Margaritaville Margarita Mix
1 - Bottle of Moscato (for the lady)
1 - Malibu (for the lady)
1 - Kinky Blueberry (for the lady)
1 - Kinky Red (for the lady)
1 - Taaka King Cake Flavored vodka
1 - Buffalo Trace Mash
Should I be okay for more than 3-5 days?
This post was edited on 6/28/14 at 5:35 pm
Posted on 6/28/14 at 5:39 pm to GFunk
Turning off the phones and let everybody know I'm out of town for the month or so.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 5:40 pm to TigerTatorTots
A lot of:
gas
ammo
charcoal
charcoal fluid
water
canned foods
tonic
lime juice
gas
ammo
charcoal
charcoal fluid
water
canned foods
tonic
lime juice
Posted on 6/28/14 at 5:41 pm to Hammertime
quote:
but make a muffler for the generator. shite gets aggravating after a few days
this is actually a damn good idea....
Posted on 6/28/14 at 5:45 pm to QuietTiger
Pick up some of those solar yard lights. Great for inside if the lights go out. I buy those cheap ones at Walmarts for a buck or two. As long as you don't pull the paper tag, they will last a long time before needing them.
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